NSCALE ADDS FORMER OPENAI EXEC TO BOARD BEFORE IPO

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FRI, SEP 11, 2026

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Data center startup Nscale Global Holdings appointed Fidji Simo, former executive at OpenAI and Meta Platforms, to its board. The move comes as the company prepares for an initial public offering.

Simo brings significant experience from two major tech companies to Nscale's leadership team. At OpenAI, she held executive roles during the company's rapid growth period. Prior to that, she spent years at Meta, where she led product and strategic initiatives. The appointment reflects Nscale's strategy to strengthen its board ahead of going public. As data center demand surges—driven by AI infrastructure expansion and cloud computing needs—the startup is positioning itself to capitalize on market opportunities. Nscale operates in the competitive data center sector, which has attracted significant investment and attention from major tech companies building out AI capabilities. The addition of Simo to the board adds credibility and tech industry expertise as the company navigates its path to public markets. No timeline for the IPO has been announced.

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